2020 Ford Transit Custom 300LIMITD Eblue 2.0L Diesel · WF70 MTY

A pattern of front-end tyre wear and seat belt webbing degradation surfaces on this 2020 Transit Custom, breaking what had been two consecutive clean passes in 2023 and 2024. The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was recorded as a pass, but it carried four advisories concentrated on the front axle and seating hardware, which suggests the early stages of component fatigue rather than a sudden mechanical regression. The offside front seat belt webbing was flagged as slightly damaged or frayed, a defect category that warrants close physical inspection because webbing deterioration can progress under load, and the same corner recorded a tyre worn close to the legal limit on both inner and outer edges, indicating an alignment or suspension geometry issue rather than simple tread wear. A central rear tyre showed matching inner-edge wear, and an offside rear tyre was noted with surface cracking or perishing, pointing to age-related rubber degradation across the axle line. Mileage accumulation stands at 69,665 miles over roughly six years, equating to an annual rate of approximately 11,600 miles, which is broadly consistent with commercial or multi-driver use typical of a Limited-spec Transit Custom. There are no extended gaps between the three recorded tests, with intervals of roughly twelve months, so the recorded odometer readings reflect consistent operation rather than periods of standing. This level of usage on a commercial platform typically translates into higher wear rates for clutch assemblies, dual-mass flywheels, brake discs and pads, and front suspension components such as bushes, wishbones, and anti-roll bar links, none of which have yet been flagged but should be expected to be approaching mid-life condition given the mileage and payload class of the vehicle. A prospective buyer should begin with a close visual and tactile examination of the offside front seat belt, pulling the webbing fully out to inspect for cuts, fraying along the edges, or stiffness in the retractor spool, and confirming that the latch mechanism engages firmly. The front tyres showing twin-edge wear is the most mechanically significant advisory and warrants a four-wheel alignment check before any new tyres are fitted, as well as a raised inspection of the front wishbone bushes, track rod ends, and top mounts for play or perishing, since uneven shoulder wear often traces back to worn suspension linkages rather than inflation issues. On the road, particular attention should be paid to any pulling to the right under braking, clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, and steering vagueness or vibration through the wheel, all of which would indicate that the geometry fault has already begun to affect the front-end components. The rear axle advisories should not be overlooked despite being more cosmetic in nature. The cracked and perished offside rear tyre should be replaced regardless of remaining tread depth, as casing integrity becomes a safety concern with age-hardened rubber, and the central rear tyre showing inner-edge wear should prompt a check of the rear beam bushes and leaf spring eye bushes for elongation or splitting. A test drive should include laden braking from moderate speed to feel for pedal pulsation, which would indicate disc warping consistent with commercial-duty brake wear at this mileage, and a low-speed manoeuvring pass to listen for any binding or grinding from the rear brakes. Given the diesel powertrain and recorded mileage, the engine bay should be inspected for oil misting around the cam cover and rocker cover gasket, the cooling system hoses checked for swelling at the joins, and the intercooler pipework examined for splits, all of which are known wear points on the EcoBlue unit at this stage of its service life.